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About LET’S MOVE! It’s an initiative, launched by the First Lady Michelle Obama, dedicated to solving the problem of childhood obesity so that kids born today will grow up healthier and able to pursue their dreams.
The City of Anderson launched it’s campaign in May 2011 and is one of ten cities in SC to become a LET’S MOVE City.
VISION/MISSION: To help families make healthy choices; increase physical activity; provide a venue for healthy food choices and to keep kids moving.
WHY: Over the past three decades, childhood obesity rates in America have tripled. Currently we are the 8th fattest state in the Nation. Anderson County is 69% overweight or obese.
EVERYONE has a role to play in reducing childhood obesity, including parents and caregivers, elected officials from all levels of government, schools, health care professionals, faith-based and community-based organizations, and private sector companies. Join the Movement!